Teens, ADHD, & Life: What Adults Need to Know
(Spiral Bound, 74 Pages, 2009)
by Jerry Heston, M.D. ,DVD, Melissa L. Hoffmann, Ph.D.

Description: This 74-page guide includes a 25-minute DVD. Both have been created In an effort to help counselors, teachers, principals, parents, coaches, caregivers, and bosses better understand the life of a teen living with ADHD. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurobehavioral disorder of childhood.

The DVD offers a firsthand look at life with ADHD, from the perspective of Drew, Colin, Natalie, and Walter. The four share their thoughts and feelings about ADHD, so adults (like parents, teachers, bosses, coaches, and caregivers) can get a better idea of what it’s like being a teenager with ADHD at home, at school, and at work.

The book is spiral bound and each chapter is tabbed for ease of use. Contents include ADHD and Home-life, School-life, Work-life, Social-life, Risky Behaviors, Treatments, and additional Tools.